First offense shoplifting, will i get jail time?
so i stole junk food (not alot) at my local wawa store. i clearly wasnt thinking no need to remind me guys. but its my first offense and at the station the officer said i have to attend court and pay a fine. what else could happen in court for my first offense? probation? jail time? im 18.
Will my girlfriend and I be sent to jail over a first offense shoplifting (Theft) charge under $1000 in Colorado?
Odds are no
1st offense shoplifting in mississippi will I go to jail?
I am truly sorry for what I've done it happened in Hattiesburg ms it was 26 dollars worth I paid restitution to Walmart all I have is court I don't have a criminal record I'm 20 I have been arrested in the past but charges were dropped and I was sent to pine grove and it's not on my record I checked I have asspergers if I go to jail I will lose everything I have my home and my job so should I tell the judge that? I don't mind paying a fine I really am sorry and will never do it again its a first offense misdemeanor petty charge so will I go to jail? I don't wont to lose my home and my job it's all I got so would I just be fined or would I go to jail please help thanks
1st offense shoplifting?
Okay I stole some things today worth about 36 bucks. I know it's really stupid and I'm never going to do it again. This is my first time getting in trouble with the authorities and I'm a really good kid. I get good grades,and in the National Honor Society. I just wanted to know what am I going to have to deal with for consequences. And if I have to go to court, what do I have to say? I DON'T WANT TO GO TO JAIL!!! I'm 16 and live in RI by the way if it helps for anything. Thanks.
First time shoplifting offense court on thursday what to expect?
last friday me and my sister were caught shoplifting at wal mart. we switched tags on 4 items and they saw us on camera we also got food from the deli ate it and didnt pay for it. we kno this is wrong so we dont need a lecture i just need some advice/help. there just so happened to be a police officer there and he gave us a ticket and said we need to appearr in court next thursday or else there would be a warrant for our arrest. the total in merchandise was 88 dollars. what i need to kno is do we plead guilty when we go to court or do we plead not guilty they clearly saw us on camera switching tags. this is both of our first offense's and we have no record and we have no idea what to expect or say in court can anybody please help? im really scared.and so is she. shes 37 and im 21 are we going to get jail time? please help :( im just really scared if we are gonna get jail time.what r the chances of that???
Does shoplifting for the first time carry a jail sentence?
I am an attorney and I know a lot about this subject. Do not take this as creating an attorney-client relationship. You may, however, find it helpful. Although jail is theoretically possible for a first offense, for a typical shoplifting incident jail time is rare. A fine, probation, and community service are more likely. There can be aggravating factors which result in jail time for a first offense, but generally additional or enhanced charges are brought, such as assault, burglary, robbery, etc. Repeat offenders eventually go to jail, sometimes for a long time. In some states, like California, shoplifting counts as a "strike" for purposes of the three strike rule. Lengthy prison terms have been handed down in California for a third strike offense, even for something as trivial as stealing pizza. I hope you're just asking this hypothetically. Even though jail time is rare for a first offense, shoplifting is always a very bad idea. It can mess up your life in all sorts of ways.
What's the sentencing for first offense shoplifting?
my bf was caught shoplifting 48 dollar worth of merchandise, the cops were called she got fingerprinted,and mugshots taken, and she has a court date, whats gonna happen next and what should she do to not have this on her record, would getting a lawyer help wipe out the record she cant really afford one whats the nj law about this...no bashing please she already knows she did wrong, and ashamed about this, she is having money problems which is no excuse i know, but if you don't have any useful info or advise please dont reply...
Will I get time in jail for a first offense misdemeanor?
You might. The likelihood is these charges were filed by detectives following an investigation. I would imagine that they believe there was some threatening or harassing behavior involved. If there is a domestic dispute, previous domestic violence issues or restraining orders issued in relation to the Complaining witness, that presents additional problems. If that's the case, the state is going to want some assurance, at minimum, that the complaining witness will be not be further threatened. If there is some doubt about this, they may definitely ask for jail time.You really need to speak with an attorney prior to any conversations with the Police or Prosecutors. You have to hire an attorney. If you have no money, contact the Legal Aid Society or Public Defender in city in which you were charged.
I got caught for shoplifting. Will I go to jail?
I got caught for shoplifting at Walmart. It was a $14 shirt. It was the first offense of any kind in my entire life. When I got caught I spent appox. 30 hours in jail before getting bailed out. I have court on Thursday. Will i go back to jail? I live in South Carolina if that matters
What is he looking at for first offense shoplifting in Mississippi?
I have a friend that got caught shoplifting in Picayune Mississippi in Pearl River County at a small convenient store. He stole about four slim jims price value which was about three dollars maybe a little bit less than that like 2.50 i do not know but he did flee the scene after he got caught but came up there and turned himself in several hours later..he was arrested and spent three days in jail. His court date is coming up soon and i am trying to get a general idea of what he might be looking at it was his first offense in anything he has never been in trouble with the law before. he is eighteen years old. he was also on Prozac for depression for about a week and a half before he stole a few weeks after he got out of jail he was taken off of it because of suicidal thoughts. He is still in school. What i am wondering is two things and i'm hoping you can help me out. 1. what types of punishment is he looking at possibly getting for his first time shoplifting 2.are there things in his case he could say to maybe get less time certain factors he could bring up like his medication or being troubled. If you can help me at all i would really appreciate it.